Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Napkin ring
Object Number:
INV.12678a
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center of ring: "M"
Description:
Silver napkin ring curved inward at the center, with rows of wave design around center terminating at monogram set in medallion shaped region, grapevine garlands around outer edges.
Gallery Label:
This napkin ring is from the McWhorter family. Beside the "M" monogram is an image of a ship's anchor. The same engraving is found on other family objects in the collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
